Religious Affairs Minister Refused to apologize about the Stipulation 1 Syawal

JAKARTA - Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali said the government would be consistent with the decision of Eid al-Fitr 1432 H determination which falls on Wednesday (08/31/2011). Through the statement, Suryadharma dismissed the news that the government admitted mistakes and advise about ithbat Muslims break their fast on Tuesday (8/30/2011) ago.

"There is no (government news admit mistakes.) Stay consistent government," said Suryadharma after bersilahturahmi with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (08/31/2011).

Suryadharma mention the news about the government admitted errors ithbat is slander. When the news circulated widely in the community, Suryadharma admitted contacted reporters whether the government would apologize.

"Lah, sorry wrong where? There is nothing wrong," he said. In addition, Suryadharma also refutes PP Muhammadiyah chairman Din Syamsudin who said voices are not heard at trial Muhammadiyah ithbat held at the office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Jalan Pejambon, Jakarta, on Monday (8/29/2011) ago. According to him, it just Din own opinion.

"Muhammadiyah official envoy who participated ithbat court said that respect for the opinion Muhammadiyah 1 Syawal falls on 31 August, Wednesday. But we asked for permission to carry out idulfitri on Tuesday," said Suryadharma.

Furthermore, Suryadharma again denied if the determination of Eid al-Fitr 1432 H which falls on Wednesday (31/08/2011) is a decision that tends to favor certain organizations. In the trial ithbat, Suryadharma said, there were 12 representatives of mass organizations to comment on reports that implement ruqyat at many points, it dr 90 points.

"It was read out, including the organization's official decision. Also the views of the clergy. 12 (representative organizations) agree Wednesday," he added.